# $CFTC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — December 19, 2025

> **Asset:** $CFTC  
> **Date:** 2025-12-19 (December 19, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/cftc/2025-12-19  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/cftc.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @WatcherGuru
> **Author:** Watcher.Guru ([@WatcherGuru](https://x.com/WatcherGuru))  
> **Metrics:** 7.3K likes · 977 retweets · 270 comments · 478.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:52:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2001833057192685949](https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2001833057192685949)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 61  

> 
> "JUST IN:  Senate confirms pro-crypto Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman."


### Post #2 by @BitcoinMagazine
> **Author:** Bitcoin Magazine ([@BitcoinMagazine](https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine))  
> **Metrics:** 3.0K likes · 525 retweets · 124 comments · 127.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T02:05:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/2001836338471968901](https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/2001836338471968901)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 10  

> 
> "JUST IN: US Senate confirms pro-Bitcoin and crypto Michael Selig as chairman of the CFTC"


### Post #3 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 2.0K likes · 298 retweets · 81 comments · 87.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:57:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2001834127696249077](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2001834127696249077)  


> 
> "JUST IN: The US Senate has confirmed pro-crypto Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman in a 53-43 vote."


### Post #4 by @iampaulgrewal
> **Author:** paulgrewal.eth ([@iampaulgrewal](https://x.com/iampaulgrewal))  
> **Metrics:** 143 likes · 8 retweets · 15 comments · 75.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:52:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iampaulgrewal/status/2001832980646608925](https://x.com/iampaulgrewal/status/2001832980646608925)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 20  

> 
> "Congrats to 
@MichaelSelig
.  Mr. Chairman. We are lucky to have your service at 
@CFTC
 at this critical time in shaping market rules for a generation."


### Post #5 by @AltcoinDaily
> **Author:** Altcoin Daily ([@AltcoinDaily](https://x.com/AltcoinDaily))  
> **Metrics:** 813 likes · 108 retweets · 74 comments · 44.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T02:39:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltcoinDaily/status/2001844833594593451](https://x.com/AltcoinDaily/status/2001844833594593451)  


> 
> "JUST IN:  Congress confirms pro-crypto Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman."


### Post #6 by @RoundtableSpace
> **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 9 retweets · 34 comments · 31.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T02:15:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2001838645930791074](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2001838645930791074)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 38  

> 
> "SENATE CONFIRMS PRO-CRYPTO MICHAEL SELIG AS NEW CFTC CHAIRMAN"


### Post #7 by @CarolineDPham
> **Author:** Caroline D. Pham ([@CarolineDPham](https://x.com/CarolineDPham))  
> **Metrics:** 1.3K likes · 115 retweets · 55 comments · 28.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T05:53:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CarolineDPham/status/2001893714776723715](https://x.com/CarolineDPham/status/2001893714776723715)  


> 
> "Congratulations 
@MichaelSelig
 on your confirmation as 
@CFTC
 Chairman!"


### Post #8 by @EleanorTerrett
> **Author:** Eleanor Terrett ([@EleanorTerrett](https://x.com/EleanorTerrett))  
> **Metrics:** 290 likes · 44 retweets · 12 comments · 26.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T00:26:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/2001811347814895669](https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/2001811347814895669)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 47  

> 
> "NEW: CFTC and FDIC Chair noms 
@MichaelSelig
 and Travis Hill are set to be voted on and confirmed as part of a block of nominees by the Senate at 7:30 PM EST."


### Post #9 by @Coinvo
> **Author:** Coinvo ([@Coinvo](https://x.com/Coinvo))  
> **Metrics:** 318 likes · 11 retweets · 13 comments · 20.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T06:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Coinvo/status/2001902819314442554](https://x.com/Coinvo/status/2001902819314442554)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 44  

> 
> "LATEST:  The Senate has confirmed pro-crypto Mike Selig to lead the CFTC!"


### Post #10 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 132 likes · 24 retweets · 31 comments · 13.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:30:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2001827496719790327](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2001827496719790327)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "NOW: CFTC seeks feedback on letting retail traders directly access derivatives clearing, part of push for stronger retail protections in derivatives markets."


### Post #11 by @DigPerspectives
> **Author:** Digital Perspectives ([@DigPerspectives](https://x.com/DigPerspectives))  
> **Metrics:** 217 likes · 67 retweets · 3 comments · 12.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T15:09:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2002033610808008852](https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2002033610808008852)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 19  

> 
> "Reminder: CFTC Regulated Binomial is approved to list RLUSD and XRP along with other assets.I`m sure it`s nothing."


### Post #12 by @scottmelker
> **Author:** The Wolf Of All Streets ([@scottmelker](https://x.com/scottmelker))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 3 retweets · 24 comments · 9.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T18:50:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2002089162359345598](https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2002089162359345598)  


> 
> "DRAFTKINGS LAUNCHES CFTC-REGULATED PREDICTION MARKETS APP"


### Post #13 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 13 retweets · 23 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:01:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2001820200409198592](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2001820200409198592)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 18  

> 
> "UPDATE: Senate to vote on confirming Michael Selig as CFTC Chair and Travis Hill as FDIC Chair as part of a block of nominees tonight at 7:30 PM EST, per Eleanor Terrett."


### Post #14 by @jchervinsky
> **Author:** Jake Chervinsky ([@jchervinsky](https://x.com/jchervinsky))  
> **Metrics:** 55 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T02:38:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/2001844656611697113](https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/2001844656611697113)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 28  

> 
> "Congrats to 
@MichaelSelig
 on his confirmation as the next Chairman of the CFTC!

The CFTC has never been more important than it is now, with so many amazing products under its jurisdiction taking the financial world by storm.

We're very lucky to have Chair Selig at the helm"


### Post #15 by @TheBlock__
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlock__](https://x.com/TheBlock__))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T16:20:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2002051442568208534](https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2002051442568208534)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "DraftKings launches standalone predictions app under CFTC oversight"


### Post #16 by @SimplyBitcoin
> **Author:** Simply Bitcoin ([@SimplyBitcoin](https://x.com/SimplyBitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 10 retweets · 6 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T03:49:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SimplyBitcoin/status/2001862331568132530](https://x.com/SimplyBitcoin/status/2001862331568132530)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "JUST IN:  US Senate confirms Pro-Bitcoin Michael Selig as chairman of the CFTC"


### Post #17 by @TheBlock__
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlock__](https://x.com/TheBlock__))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:29:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2001827199108718800](https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2001827199108718800)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 18  

> 
> "Senate confirms CFTC Chair pick Michael Selig as agency takes larger role regulating crypto"


### Post #18 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T13:41:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2002011478149525688](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2002011478149525688)  


> 
> "JUST IN: MIKE SELIG CONFIRMED AS CFTC CHAIR ~ ELEANOR TERRETT"


### Post #19 by @Shaughnessy119
> **Author:** Tommy ([@Shaughnessy119](https://x.com/Shaughnessy119))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 970 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T05:01:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Shaughnessy119/status/2001880472088121489](https://x.com/Shaughnessy119/status/2001880472088121489)  


> 
> "Huge congratulations to 
@MichaelSelig
 on becoming CFTC Chairman. Crypto innovation will thrive under your leadership"


### Post #20 by @ParkKunwoong
> **Author:** Danny Kunwoong Park ([@ParkKunwoong](https://x.com/ParkKunwoong))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 486 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:23:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ParkKunwoong/status/2001825559844921835](https://x.com/ParkKunwoong/status/2001825559844921835)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 39  

> 
> "Senate voting on new CFTC chair Michael Selig #HappeningNow 

If confirmed, Selig would lead the agency's efforts to bring clearer rules for crypto. 

Looks like he will be confirmed.

Current tally 51-43"


### Post #21 by @Vanarchain
> **Author:** Vanar ([@Vanarchain](https://x.com/Vanarchain))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 385 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T02:27:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Vanarchain/status/2001841899070771548](https://x.com/Vanarchain/status/2001841899070771548)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "CFTC woke up on the right side of the blockchain today"


### Post #22 by @PANews
> **Author:** PANews ([@PANews](https://x.com/PANews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 246 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T01:49:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PANews/status/2001832289849000316](https://x.com/PANews/status/2001832289849000316)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 42  

> 
> "US Senate Confirms Trump's Nominees for CFTC and FDIC Leadership

According to CoinDesk, on Thursday, the US Senate proceeded to confirm a large batch of nominees put forward by President Trump, including two officials who will take on key regulatory roles in the cryptocurrency"


### Post #23 by @Roobee_invest
> **Author:** Roobee ([@Roobee_invest](https://x.com/Roobee_invest))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 84 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-19T19:27:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Roobee_invest/status/2002098366646480896](https://x.com/Roobee_invest/status/2002098366646480896)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 40  

> 
> "CFTC now allows BTC, ETH and USDC to be used as regulated collateral
in derivatives markets (via a pilot program).

That means:
• crypto on balance sheets
• crypto posted as margin
• crypto monitored like Treasuries

This creates structural demand — not speculation.

Changes."




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